Ethiopia, Empire. A Most Exalted Order Of The Queen Of Sheba, Grand Cross Badge Archive 1944 - 29th Mar

1944 - 29th Mar

1882 in Cobourg Ontario to George and Mary Wicks

3 mm x 22 mm

the son of Mark and Annie Mather of Dumbell Street

ten days before he was to be transferred to the 3rd Infantry Battalion on March 16th for service in the French theatre

Ethiopia, Empire. A Most Exalted Order Of The Queen Of Sheba, Grand Cross Badge Archive 1944 - 29th MarInstituted in 1922. Two piece construction, in bronze gilt, voided design, marked "MADE IN ETHIOPIA" and maker marked "B. A. SEVADJIAN" on the reverse, measuring 45. 7 mm (w) x 79 mm (h) inclusive of its crown suspension, with replacement incorrect sash, extremely fine. Footnote: The Most Exalted Order of The Queen of Sheba was instituted in 1922 by Empress Zawditu. It was originally awarded to ladies, but is now awarded to both sexes, normally Royal